PAIA — Vehicles had long waits while Maui Police Department and Hawaii National Guard conducted roving roadblocks around Maui this weekend, as Maui County reported its largest single-day jump of 14 coronavirus cases Saturday.

Also, roadblock sanitation issues were addressed by police Sunday morning after community members raised concerns.

Seven citations were issued Saturday, MPD reported today. Six were for no insurance cards and one was for violating public health emergency rules, although police did not elaborate on which rule was broken.

MPD in a statement today said that when encountering a roadblock, drivers should wait and follow the officers’ instructions. Be prepared to present driver’s license, registration and valid insurance.

“The wait may be long because there are a lot of people still on the road that should not be,” the statement said. “It was obvious that many people traveling on the road were not doing so for essential travel as defined by the mayor’s proclamation.”

Community members raised concerns online and in contacting The Maui News over sanitary conditions, saying that officers are handling multiple drivers’ licenses and other paperwork without changing gloves.

MPD said officers use sanitizer routinely and consistently, and also wear the recommended personal protective equipment, such as masks.

“Please be prepared to hold your driver’s license, registration and insurance in a manner so that the police officer and/or guardsman can clearly see the name and expiration dates without touching your documents,” the statement said.

Across the state, there were another 21 confirmed cases reported Saturday. Health officials said the total included 20 adults and one minor. This time, the majority of new cases were on Maui, despite Oahu regularly having the largest number of new cases.

Maui County had 14 confirmed cases to reach 78 total. Oahu’s total grew by five to 348; Big Island was up three to 34; Kauai remained at 19, and one case was removed from the unknown residency list.

Previously, Maui’s largest single-day spike was nine.

The state reported another death Saturday, an Oahu female older than 65, bringing Hawaii’s total to nine fatalities. She had underlying medical conditions and had tested positive while hospitalized on Oahu.

Nearly 10 MPD and National Guard members were conducting roving roadblocks in Paia along Hana Highway Saturday morning. The wait from Baldwin Avenue intersection to the checkpoint near Baldwin Beach was almost an hour.

Once stopped, law enforcement asked drivers for their license and other necessary documents, along with where they were headed. They informed people of the public health emergency rules, which limit driving for essential reasons only.

Toward the afternoon, law enforcement officers headed to Haleakala Highway and were stopping traffic in both directions below Haliimaile Road. Some drivers reported waiting more than a half hour.

Police said some drivers were resistant to the rules and needed to be informed.

Many public health emergency violations are occurring at beaches, which are open only for essential activities such as swimming, surfing, fishing, walking and jogging. Sedentary activities such as sunbathing, sleeping, reading and sunset watching aren’t allowed at beaches.

Overnight curfews and roving roadblocks began Friday night and coincide with Easter weekend.

Maui County Mayor Michael Victorino ordered the curfew from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, ending Monday morning.

During the curfew, the public is prohibited from traveling in motor vehicles and other wheeled transportation, including bicycles, except for urgent medication, medical emergencies, or essential business.

Other rule changes that started 11 p.m. Friday include:

— Only allowing two members of a household to leave home for essential activities, unless other household members absolutely cannot be left home alone, such as young children, elderly and people with disabilities.

— Requiring businesses to limit entrance to two people from one household, unless other household members absolutely must accompany them.

— Requiring essential businesses with employees that have direct public contact or handle food to wear a mask or other face covering. Employers also shall allow employees to voluntarily wear masks or face coverings.

— Only allowing bed and breakfast homes and short-term rental homes to operate as housing for essential workers.

A violation of the emergency rules is a misdemeanor carrying a penalty of up to one year in jail and up to a $5,000 fine. Those cited are given a date to appear in court.